The Babcock House Experience Welcome to the Babcock House Bed & Breakfast We never greet guests without first introducing ourselves, so let me start my warm welcome with just that – my name is Talia, and I am one of the owners of the Babcock House Bed & Breakfast, located in Appomattox, Central Virginia. I…
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Make Time for Meaningful Moments
How many times have you said, “I just don’t have time for__________”? Do you then ever look back at your day or your week and think you could have spent your time so much more wisely, on more important things instead of something that just seemed urgent at the moment? I know I have. I…
Spring Blooms…
What do you think of when you think of spring? What is different about this year? As soon as the world starts turning green, my mind turns to gardening. One of our new team members has been so excited to help us in the garden this year. Lettuce, peas, kale and beets have been sown…
Richmond & Virginia’s Historic Triangle
Welcome to our Appomattox Road Trip series! There’s so much to see right here in Virginia, I can’t wait to jump in the car and get going. Today we’re heading to Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Are you ever too old for the zoo? I mean, honestly, who doesn’t love getting a close up look…
Petersburg, Smithfield & Newport News
Welcome to our Appomattox Road Trip series! This one holds a special place in my heart because it involves visiting family! A chance to visit my brother, his wife and beautiful children is always welcome and there is so much to see and do along the way. I love Farmville, but that’s a short drive…
Charlottesville, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania
Welcome to our Appomattox Road Trip series! There’s so much to see right here in Virginia, I can’t wait to jump in the car and get going. Our next trip will be to Charlottesville, then Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania. No matter what northern route you take, you will find that once you’re out of Appomattox County,…
Bedford, Roanoke & Blacksburg
Welcome to our Appomattox Road Trip series! There’s so much to see right here in Virginia, I can’t wait to jump in the car and get going. Our first trip will be to Blacksburg, with a couple stops along the way. Since we can go to Lynchburg most any day of the week, we’re just…
Throwback to Four Years Ago!
A quick look at our time at the Babcock House
Inside Information
Get an inside look at a guest’s experience at our inn!
Thoughts from a Gardener…and mom
Ever wonder what goes through a mom’s head as she’s tending her garden?
When We Travel…
As purveyors of hospitality, the opportunity to travel comes rarely to our family, so we do our best to make the most of anytime we are able to get away for a few days. Whenever we visit a new place, we look for things like good food, a comfortable place to stay, local attractions and…
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